Classification 2 - Pottery
Allowable
1. All Handmade pottery
2. Native harvested and processed clays, slips and paints
Allowed with disclosure
1. Materials
Firing Methods
1. Out of Doors: for shock reasons, before being traditionally fired, the piece may be warmed in a household oven at a temperature
not to exceed 550 degrees F. It is then fired out of doors using wood, coal, or dung.
2. Kiln fired and double fired: Pottery of native or commercial clay is high-fired in an electric or gas kiln
Not Allowed
Slip molds, greenware, Non-Indian or commercial pottery
1. All Handmade pottery
2. Native harvested and processed clays, slips and paints
Allowed with disclosure
1. Materials
- Kiln-fired and or double-fired pottery
- Pottery made with commercial materials, e.g. clay and glazes. All decorative elements must be properly identified and must comply with the allowable materials for jewelry.
Firing Methods
1. Out of Doors: for shock reasons, before being traditionally fired, the piece may be warmed in a household oven at a temperature
not to exceed 550 degrees F. It is then fired out of doors using wood, coal, or dung.
2. Kiln fired and double fired: Pottery of native or commercial clay is high-fired in an electric or gas kiln
- Pottery of hand-built native clay is high-fired in an electric or gas kiln and then refired out of doors.
- A traditional outdoor piece is sometimes re-fired in an electric or gas kiln to reduce fire and smoke clouds. This process
Not Allowed
Slip molds, greenware, Non-Indian or commercial pottery